Comprehensive Action PlanComprehensive Action Plan How to complete your
Plan of Study & Professional Development Action Plan
What is a Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP)?
Your Comprehensive Action Plan combines both the (1) Plan of Study (the academic component) and the (2) Professional Development Action Plan (career component) to create a planning tool for students, while providing academic and professional context to advisors.
This visual tool serves as a representation of your intentions to complete the requirements for your academic program and your career aspirations. It is designed to assist you in mapping out your courses and extracurricular activities while at the Elliott School.
It is a working document, not a contract.
Preparing for CAP Submission
Under Plans of Study & Professional Development Plans section, select the appropriate Plan of Study (POS) under the accordion.
– The M.A. Initial Professional Development Action Plan Under Plans of Study & Professional Development Plans section, select the appropriate
Professional Development Action Plan (PDAP) under that accordion.
Both components are required for CAP submission.
Locate your Plan of Study and Professional Development Action Plan
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Plan of Study (POS)
Select the Plan of Study for your program
Download and save the pdf before filling it out, versus completing it in the browser.
Professional Development Action Plan (PDAP)
Be sure you select the Initial Professional Development Plan (MA or MIPP) depending on your program
Download and save the pdf before filling it out, versus completing it in the browser.
Preparing for CAP Submission
Tech Tips – If you complete the form in your browser:
You must print to PDF in order to save your completed form.
– We recommend you first download the forms instead. – Then complete and save the forms so that you can upload them to the CAP
submission form.
Preparing for CAP Submission
How do I get started filling out my plan? – The best place to start is to review the online curriculum for your specific
program contained within the University Bulletin. – Classes included in the online curriculum have been pre-approved by your
program and Program Director to meet specific requirements.
– It is helpful to cross-reference the courses in your curriculum with the current and past Schedules of Classes to determine course availability for future semesters.
Completing the Plan of Study
When completing your plan, please fill it out in its entirety. Each required field is important. – Be sure to include your personal information at the top of the form, including
your GWID, and the total number of credits listed to ensure you reach the required number of credits for your degree: 40 credits for MA students and 27 credits for MIPP students
– When listing your coursework, please include the course code (ex. IAFF 6101); course title (ex. International Affairs Cornerstone); your intended semester of completion (Fall, Spring, Summer); the intended year; and the number of course credits in the parentheses.
What does a completed Plan of Study look like?
Be sure to complete the credits and intended semester of completion for each course
Make sure your credits total 40, and if you exceed 40 credits, explain your reasoning in the comments section at the bottom
When listing your coursework, please include the course code (ex. IAFF 6171); course title (ex. Intro to Conflict Resolution
When listing special topics course titles, list the unique title only (ex. Insurgency & Counterinsurg.) No need to list out “Special Topics in…..”
Completing the PDAP
Complete both pages of the PDAP. • The first page is an
assessment of your professional development goals, interests and skills.
• The second page asks for strategies that will help you meet those goals during the program.
Submitting the CAP
• Once you have completed both the POS and PDAP, return to the Forms and Applications page.
• Browse to the accordion labeled Comprehensive Action Plan Submission at the bottom of the page.
Select your program from the list to launch the CAP submission form.
• Enter all of the required information.
• Once the fields have been completed and documents uploaded, a Submit button will appear. Click it.
• Go to your email and verify your email address. This will be the final step, and your CAP will be automatically routed to your program.
Under Submission Type, select Initial CAP
Upload your POS and PDAP in the appropriate fields.
Be sure your email address is correct!
CAP Submitted! Now What? The CAP will be routed to your Program Director, your Academic Advisor, and Career Coach. When the form has been approved by all parties, you will receive an electronic copy for your records!
Contact your academic advisor with any questions!
Preparing for CAP Submission
Locate your Plan of Study and Professional Development Action Plan
Plan of Study(POS)
Preparing for CAP Submission
Preparing for CAP Submission
What does a completed Plan of Study look like?
Completing the PDAP
Submitting the CAP
Submitting the CAP